Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
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VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year
VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.
Mayorkas warns of dangers if US loses tools to block terrorist drones
Countering WMD office has about 240 federal employees and over 400 contract staff, and a budget last fiscal year of roughly $450 million.
Senate looks to speed ahead on temporary funding, avert shutdown
The spending bill does not include the White House’s nearly $106 billion request for wartime aid for Israel and Ukraine.
Eugene Vindman, Army vet who drew Trump’s ire, to run for Congress
Eugene Vindman and his brother, Alexander, were both forced out of their jobs at the National Security Council by Trump.
Is all the sick leave I accumulated any benefit for retirement?
Am I to go around the rest of my life cursing myself out for having accumulated all this sick leave for naught?
GSA bid to shed empty federal office buildings slowed by budget fights
GSA plans to shed as many as 23 buildings from its portfolio to save taxpayers $1 billion over a decade.
US spy tool will lapse unless Congress and White House can cut deal
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act will expire at the end of December.
Biden seeks better military relations with China when he meets with Xi
The plan is to revive the regular talks under the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement, used to improve safety in the air and sea.
Vets calling crisis line get lost in system, whistleblowers warn
A government watchdog group has promised to investigate the claims.
House votes to prevent a government shutdown
The Senate is expected to approve the proposal by week’s end, effectively pushing a final showdown over government funding to the new year.
